A review by delvie
Black Beauty by Anna Sewell
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
It's really unbelievable that this book was written in the 1800's given how relevant and comprehensive it is. Biting social commentary applicable to both animals and humans that still stands today; a fantastic punch of a book in a small package.
It would have been an easy 5 stars, if not for the main antagonist being so obviously Jewish coded. You'd think that for an author that was so well versed in compassion, she would have caught her own biases. It's really a terrible shame for an otherwise fantastic read.
It would have been an easy 5 stars, if not for the main antagonist being so obviously Jewish coded. You'd think that for an author that was so well versed in compassion, she would have caught her own biases. It's really a terrible shame for an otherwise fantastic read.